I was thinking of using a durable, yet pliable plastic of some sort. I ran out of pellets again and it might be a while before I get more. I had my mind wrapped aroung taking my first squirrel with the gun. Thanks also for recommending leaving a pump of air in these types of guns I have an older Crosman 1377 that I started doing that with only after reading about it on your blog. At the end of the pump slot, the pump piston head can just be seen. He has moved up to bigger and better air rifles now and he recently gavee the Benjamin back to me. Only time will tell. I had a thought. Its right in the manual and pretty clear. Elevation adjustment no problem, now dead-on level with the 10 ring. I chose this gun because: 1) I like the lack of recoil that a pneumatic provides, 2) I like the fact that a multi-pump gun allows me to adjust the amount of power used, 3) The .22 cal packs a heck of a punch, 4) The materials used (steel, brass, hardwoodno plastic) and a tried-and-true design combine to make a great gun at an affordable price. Is the scope the problem??? Remember that the .22 has more selection in pellets. Thanks again. That makes it generally unsuitable for scope mounting. The culprit is the intermounts. The Benjamin 4-Piece intermount readies your Benjamin and Sheridan air rifles models 392, 397, CB9, C9 and air pistols models EB17, EB22, HB17, HB22 for sighting devices. Its freezing here in minnesota today and its snowing, theres barely any snow on the ground for this time of year so theres not many winter activities available, and im miles away from my friends and any recreational areas. BB-Two more questions: I was under the impression that the 392 and the .20 cal bluestreak are essentially the same rifle in different calibers, however they are both listed at 685 fps on your site. 244. Dont always look for someone elses answers, look for hints. What do I need to do now or what part(s) needs to be replaced/fixed. would it even work with airguns? I now pay all domestic bills by cash if humans are involved. After all, isn't that one of the advantages of a pneumatic over a springer? What more can I tell you? Here is what you want IF your rifle was made in the last 5 years: /product/air-venturi-williams-64-peep-sight?a=5, It will be interesting to see how this gun does with the Williams Sight. Thanks. Id recommend the 392 .22 caliber version of this rifle for game control. For more on how many types of air gun sights are out there and which one is suitable for you, see this post. I have takenabout 4 squirrels no problem all with good shot placement of course, but overall do you feel the 397 has good power for small game hunting? I had a little bit of a problem when i mounted it on the shadow 1000. So,do u think I should just stick with my 392, and try to get used to it? Sure you can use your scopes! Lets make haste slowly, so you get what you want on the first go-round. The RWS Diana 34 is hardly a small rifle. Please try again. Ive adjusted it up as far as it will go and still way off. It still DOES NOT work. when the pump arm is fully open, I hear a hiss of air. is this normal? From my experience shooting 22LRs, the AO is very important. The finish on my C9 was matte black as opposed to the shiny finish on the 392. However, can you advise on windage adjustment? so i took the gun out for some shooting. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. I have killed cottontails at 35 yards with a Blue Streak. I just ran out of pellets today, too. Warranty: 24 Months Manufacturer: Crosman. But, if youre not planning to hunt, the 397 is your best bet. I still dont like scopes on multi-pumps. I cant wait to shoot it, but i dont have any pellets yet, so i pumped the gun once (yep, its a little hard to pump, and i cant use my left hand, severed the tendon couple months ago), and set it in the corner of my room. Anyways, is this normal? Were they discontinued in wood stock form? If i dry fire the rifle (if i forget to load a pellet for some reason), how badly will i damage the gun? A Streak, and an Airsource 392. I had a Benjamin .22 (possibly a 392) back in the 70's. I think its time you tried some really fine pellets, such as Kodiaks, JSBs or something in the H&N line. I have looked at the the RWS Diannnas, and found a youth model,#34 (?!?) Sorry about the typo. I trust Ill be far happier with this decision! A nice solid thunk instead of the tink I was used to hearing. Thanks for reading. I looked through the first page of blogs, and saw one about solder break between barrel and piston tube separation from the 272 inter-mount. Benjamin purchased Sheridan in 1972 and continued manufacturing the Model C until 1992. I am extremely interested in it for its noise dampener. oh and that izh 61 looks really good too, i remembered something about the izh in ur blogs and went looking for it. George is at heligun1@msn.com or 512-863-2951. First, it handles a scope better and it sounds to me like you have your heart set on a scope. I have the resources available and I have a limited understanding of how I could accomplish this feat. I continued to fire my rifle, varying the distance and the amount of pumps of my 392. Groups great at 25 yards and is relaxing to shoot. Do you just store them away for accuracy tests in later guns? Thanks ill be getting one next week from you guys thanks alot!!!! Roy. I have not tried a 397 with an extra-heavy pellet. The Blue Book provides general; guidelines as to when certain Blue Streaks were made. As many have stated before, the Williams Peep sight is a great addition to the 392. i really hope i dont have to send it back. We look forward to having you join us on a regular basis. sorry but one more question. 7.9 grains seems to be the magic weight for this rifle so far, the preds are around 8.2 grains resulting in the drop off,.I guess!!! I got my 392 via regular land transport (2 days) today. I can buy a Benjamin 347, that is in 90% condition, that was made in 1977 for $100 or I can buy a brand new 397 for $130. Yes to the dive cylinder, no to the hand pump because of the effort it requires when you go above 2,500 psi. It sounds like you have stripped the screw threads from the holes. I am very happy I bought it and my wife should be too when I tell her next month Thanks for another winner AppleManiac, I have a Benjamin Model 112. Hi Nick,Thanks for your comments on the Benjamin 392. Any help is always greatly appreciated. Either way I will try one of them. Emailing the two people i mentioned probably wouldnt hurt. I now own a Gamo Shadow 1000, but Id rather have a good, pneumatic .22 for hunting purposes. This decision was not easily made. Im not gettin desperate, but a .22 rifle just is too dangerous to casually shoot around the house, and that means my shotgun is out of the question. Money is not an issue. One thing I have noticed is that the B-Square mount seems to angle downward, as in the plane of the scope base is not parallel to the barrel. Thanks.Dav. I have tried quite a few prototype peep sights and I wasnt getting very good results with them (loose, wobbly, etc.). Its a Crosman Intermount! so low that the front sight is just below the slot in the rear site. This gun is actually designed to last for years without much upkeep caring. If you have gone in the other direction, the spring is relaxed and that WILL CAUSE the shifting aim points you describe. Kind of partial to the wood stocked .22 version, but it seems to be discontinued, along with the wood stocked .177, both replaced by the synthetic stocked versions. Try the Beeman .20 caliber Field Target Special pellet. B.B.Your last two paragraphs were interesting, I was all set to trade my old 312 (it needs some work on it, after all of these years) in on a new 392, it seems to be well liked, (the 392s) by the comments Ive read in this column. It can be purchased new for around $160. Make the final ten shots 8 strokes each. My wife got it as a gift for me. . I think using my Sierra is making me a better shot with my 397!! Quick alert - the debate A story is told of three Native American hunters. One final question about the benjamin sheridan B.B. It tops out at 850 f.p.s. There is also a 6power Bug Buster 2, so look at that, as well. I want to shoot crows in my backyard. Based on your answers I will know what to do. Even with the scopes point of impact adjusted all of the way down, I still am hitting 4-5 high at 10 yds. All above were all over the place. Its a Benjamin, not a Benjamin Franklin. Alot of us love and shoot that gun.FYI, you posted to a blog that B.B. Then that same year, with some new updates, it was relaunched as the Benjamin 397 and 392. Not only does the gun shoot like new, he didnt mess up the vintage finish on a significant collectible while he did the work! i pull back the bolt and pull the trigger but no air comes out. Thanks for helping someone who (obviously! BB, that does it, I am ordering a Talon SS in the morning and the aluminum dive tank. George PenaGeorge is a Texan who fixes American pneumatics. Want to do one on the same subject? For more on the in-depth comparison between synthetic and wood stock, see this post. Then switch to tapping the rear two clips in a similar fashion, so it looks like pictures #4, #5, and #6. I need a small rifle for my girlfriend to shoot. Also I have been reading that you should use B-Square AA adjustable ultra high rings with the big objective, high power scopes like the 4 X 16. Will it lose power (pressure) over a few hours? The rear sight got in the way when i mounted it though, so I positioned the scope turret closer to the rear ring. Thomas. The third was as far forward as I could comfortably hold the rifle and shoot, which was right on the slope of the pump lever (my palm was right on the sloping area). Stuff is getting blurry. Is that even a feasable acclaim? I purchased the Benjamin 392 Commerative. Yes thats normal. Thanks ill just enjoy the gun and face the bad times when they come. As far as fitting the scope, yes, they should fit it fine. If you have the money, I recommend either one of the Sheridans or the Benjamin 392. Id stay away from that model. Now Im using a Remington airmaster 77 with a Bushnell 6-1850 scope. I bought mine yesterday morning and snuck it past my wife. Copyright Hard Air Magazine. -Price. Take a look. I went to make one last adjustment to the elevation and part of the tip on top for the flat head screw driver popped right off so I broght it back and exchanged it for a new one. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Anyways, My range is fairly simple. If I could get two bottles and take them to a dive shop periodically that would seem like the best option for me. The only question is whether the rings will stop where the scope tube is smooth, because the Bug Buster is short and has a very limited mounting area. I dont own a 397, so all my shooting is with.20 and .22 multi-pumps. or is circular more easily drilled, and that is why factories do that? No living much further away. I think ill buy this first for plinking until i can force myself to save the money forthe benjamin 392. I plan to use the Weaver B-square scope base for the Benjamin blue streak and accushot 2 piece 1 weaver rings. Take it from someone who grew up behind the iron curtain, secretly watching John Wayne movies and dreaming of the open range. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at your free-charge. What pellets should I get? I found one maker (H & N) on this site who does make a 22 caliber round ball, but it is finished with a black graphite coating. I have both, and each are mounted with a scope. Try Benjamin Sheridan Diabolos, which is a domed pellet weighing 14.3 grains in .22. The windage was turned 540 degrees west. Is this a mistake or is there actually a difference in power plants? The Benjamin 392 Bolt Action air rifle is undoubtedly one of the best pump action air rifle right now available in the market. The Weaver-type base dictates where the rings stop because of the location of the slots in the base. There are no parts unless you make them. Over the years, we've gained a sterling reputation for crafting rugged air guns that are both functional and beautiful. I dont know that there is a typical sight-in distance for open sights, but here is what I do. I over tightened it becuase I couldnt get the mounting to sit properly. I suppose Ill have to wait and see for myself. I find this slightly awkward when working the pump handle and taking aim (just when I settle in with a good sight picture, the stock moves and I have to reacquire.) If I were to buy (and I might) then I would like to buy one or two of each and test them out. 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The index is on Sep 30. The 392 is the .22 caliber version of the gun, while the 397 is the .177. : I just became interested in air guns this past week. Yes, the POI should move with each additional pump. Mind if I ask which peep sight you bought. The Benjamin 392 is a bit hard to pump, it needs better coating on the barrel, and the iron sights are useless, but otherwise this is one of the finer rifles I have had the pleasure of owning. I realize there may be other inefficiencies besides the light pellet. They arent made well for it. in .22 with medium weight pellets. What do you think would be a good diameter for the peep hole? And, do I have to push or pull the whole sight fixture after Ive adjusted the screws? Let us know. To fix this, you should add some tapes into the contact point between the foregrip and the barrel to quiet it down. Close. The Benjamin 392S . I would look for a good inexpensive airgun scope rather than use a .22 scope. This being the case I am considering mounting a bug buster 2 on my rifle to replace the williams peep. and pumping the gun up so as to get its max distance would be annoying and my arm would get tired after a few shots. You must put your cursor over that window and click once to be able to write in it. TThanks for the advice! If thats not for you, I recommend a spring gun. The price for the Benjamin 392 multi-pump air gun is about $150. The changes in both diameter and depth of wound path are clearly illustrated using this method. BB, I will pass on the Bam 30 advicelets try not to contribute to the China trade deficit when we can help it. As for the Mendoza, I hear many bad reports. Theyre very well defined and after pumping the gun for a while they begin to get uncomfortable to hold. I wish it was still around. Six pumps on slopeThe best group I got out of all my shots was 1 and 7/16 inches, which I got by firmly holding onto the slope (average of 2 and 3/16 inches). Hello, My first and only gun right know is an Avanti 853 legend. I read somewhere that if oyu do not do this the valve alignment can prematurely get screwed up. A peep can be difficult to install on an older Blue Streak, but its the best sight. I intend to purchase a new Benjamin Sheridan Model 392 for my upcoming birthday and to equip it with the Bug Buster 2 scope and mounts. Which front screws do I tighten and loosen to get the aim more to the right? To me the louder that noise means better the compression. New, All-weather synthetic Stock and fore grip, DURABLE - Synthetic all-weather stock and foregrip, VARIABLE PUMP - Control the range of speed. What should i do if i get a jammed pellet? The power of the Blue Streak and the 392 are identical. Whats the best technique? This Item Is Discontinued Check Out Similar Available Products. Today, the gun has an American hardwood stock, which gives the manufacturer other options that may be more readily available. Or for a one-stop solution for dealing with the annoying pests in your backyard. Also the bolt feels gritty as it slides during loading, and this thing hasnt had a chance to get dirty yet. If the 392 will do the job it would be a lot easier for me. I was shooting with open sights. The Bug Buster looks like it would fit the dove tailed receiver, perfectly. Do I need theB272 inter mount? Just ordered a 392 last night, and Im looking forward to its delivery. Maybe it drops off more noticeably when you get it into the 10-14 pump range? Joined: Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:33 am Posts: 7 . Once you have written what you hope to find, place your cursor over the SEARCH butto and click once. I like to shoot at 50 yards and see where every pellet goes, so I used the AirForce 4-16 scope on my rifle. The only replacement sight will be a peep, or a used rear sight. My wadcutters I had been using before were more deformed but more accurate at every distance and power variation! Nobody can type links accurately and get it right most of the time. and if u recovered the money? This air rifle is definitely one that can train you to be a better shot. Rick is another guy who has been doing this for several decades, and hes very methodical in his work. So my question to you is, what is a springer thats good for accuracy in this price range? I recently purchased the 392 to help control the rabbit population in my yard and garden. Your rifle ALWAYS diesels. should i worry about it? I never get a clear circular sight through it. While I had no way of measuring this, pumps 4-8 seemed a lot heavier than 25 lbs. It has a transition-style pump, that attemps to transition from a front-pumper to an underlever. You are about to purchase a $140 air rifle and you are questioning an additional $25 purchase of pellets that you have to have to operate the rifle? Overpumping could make serious damage to your gun.The pumping action may take some time to learn at first. 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